1997 GMC Yukon Review

Great SUV!

Written by: Steve on 11/16/2008

Vehicle

1997 GMC Yukon 4 Dr SLT 4WD Wagon

Review

I have owned this truck for over 6 years and love it. It drives and rides great, holds necessary equipment I need for my job, have had some mechanical issues but were easy to repair (I do a majority of the work myself). Would purchase another once this one completely falls apart.

Favorite Features

Leather interior, lift window and pick up truck style tail gate, 60/40 split seats in back.

Suggested Improvements

None that I could think of.

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Very good SUV

Written by: robb on 07/14/2008

Vehicle

1997 GMC Yukon 4 Dr SLT 4WD Wagon

Review

I have found that after owning this SUV that I am very impressed. Yes it is huge but I bought it to do a big job. I have 3 children and a wife that love to travel so therefore we have a 30 foot Jayco. It pulls great, it works great. If I had to buy another SUV I would get a GMC Yukon. Just love it

Favorite Features

Leather heated seats, the power to pull

Suggested Improvements

Easier movement to the back from the side doors.

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Love the truck. Hate the ABS

Written by: Kat on 07/17/2007

Vehicle

1997 GMC Yukon 4 Dr SLT 4WD Wagon

Review

I love this truck. It takes all 5 of us,our gear and motorcycle trailer anywhere. Ski trips are comfortable and safe with 4WD and all-terrain tires. I can parallel park with ease. Cargo doors the best. Excellent towing capacity. We had to replace transmission at 49,500. Steering box replaced at 35,000. Wiper motor replaced at 100,000. All under warranty. Professional grade!

Favorite Features

Captain's chair controls. Driver seat controls, and the ride. So comfortable. Soft leather interior. Kid friendly with extra plug in chargers

Suggested Improvements

ABS system should be eliminated, I hate the way it doesn't stop when you want it to. Tougher tranmission. Stiffer steering as it is a little mushy. Taillight assmbly tends to corrode on left side only.

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Great Vehicle

Written by: NGB on 01/13/2006

Vehicle

1997 GMC Yukon 4 Dr SLE 4WD Wagon

Review

I purchased this vehicle new. It has been extremely reliable and is very sound mechanically. The truck has 129,000 miles currently and has not given a minute of trouble. I highly recommend these vehicles for anyone needing a four wheel drive and for anyone needing to haul or move things. We have used this vehicle to move our daughter back and forth to college for four years and into and out of her condo. I cannot say enough good about my Yukon. I love it!!

Favorite Features

V-8 engine, 4 WD, hauling room

Suggested Improvements

Update the body style which has been done for 2007

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Great on the Open Road

Written by: jeffroks on 05/08/2005

Vehicle

1997 GMC Yukon 4 Dr SLT 4WD Wagon

Review

I and 3 other family members took this truck on vaction last summer. It is incredibly comfortable on the open road, and you have a feeling of safety when you drive it. Swallows great amounts of luggage. Took me through deep snow banks this past winter.

Favorite Features

Commanding view of the road. Incredibly comfortable seats. Powerful acceleration.

Suggested Improvements

Why does it seem that American based cars need everything replaced at 100,000 miles? I drove a Mazda way past 100K with no major repairs needed. The 4WD system must be engaged manually.

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